1proffer something (to somebody)|proffer somebody somethingto offer something to somebody, by holding it out to them‘Try this,’ she said, proffering a plate.He bent forward to kiss her proffered cheek.

2to offer something such as advice or an explanationproffer something (to somebody)What advice would you proffer to someone starting up in business?proffer somebody somethingWhat advice would you proffer her?proffer itselfA solution proffered itself.